GP comments on gonorrhoea as antibiotic resistant cases rise
Sexual health expert and GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, Dr Bhavini Shah (she/her) explains who is most at risk of gonorrhoea ...
Tag: Vaginal
New PCR test offers hope for better treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Roughly one out of three women ages 14-49 in the United States develop a vaginal bacterial imbalance known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) ...
Hormonal shifts in menopause redefine women’s microbiome and risks
Discover how menopause transforms the microbiome and its crucial role in shaping health solutions for women—personalized interventions may hold the ...
Family physicians in rural hospitals and their impact on cesarean delivery rates
Background and goal: The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, particularly in rural areas. This issue is compounded by ...
Study highlights the link between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis
The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial ...
New study supports expanded access to Hpv testing via self-collection
In 2019, more than 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed and upwards of 4,000 patients died in the ...
Progesterone therapy shows mixed results for neurodevelopment in infants with heart defects
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania, USA, have conducted a randomized clinical trial to investigate the impact of maternal progesterone ...
Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip
In this insightful interview from SLAS 2024, we talk with Dr. Abidemi Junaid, a scientist at the Hansjörg Wyss Institute for ...
Sesame oil supplementation: a potential breakthrough in postmenopausal osteoporosis prevention?
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the effects of daily sesame oil supplementation on postmenopausal osteoporosis ...
Study estimates hepatitis C infection seroprevalence in pregnant women
In a recent article published in eClinicalMedicine, researchers estimate the seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in pregnant women globally and ...